May 21 It's Time to Start Talking About Mental Health

For years now, mental health has been a taboo topic. It has been considered impolite conversation, or something that people should keep to themselves. But thankfully, the last few years have seen an overhaul in the way that we understand mental health, and people are starting to understand that mental illness can be just as debilitating as physical illness. It is so important that we maintain this mindset on the topic of mental health, as simply acknowledging conditions and talking about them has already helped to save so many lives. After all, the more we talk about mental health, the more we can all learn about the conditions that so many people in society suffer from. The more we know about conditions, the more accommodating we can be. We can identify problems in ourselves and others, seeking help when symptoms arise rather than tucking ourselves away or allowing others to fold into themselves, and leaving issues to multiply and worsen. So, for now, let’s take a look at two different mental health conditions in order to familiarise ourselves with them. Even the most basic information could help to improve someone’s experience or even save a life down the line!

Multiple Personality Disorder

Multiple personality disorder otherwise referred to as dissociative identity disorder (or DID), is a mental disorder that is characterized by at least two distinctive and enduring states of personality within one individual. Rather than experiencing a spectrum of personalities, the individual is likely to live in one identity, then rapidly switch to another identity. They consequently experience severe memory loss that reaches beyond forgetfulness. When individuals experience this type of mental illness, they are also prone to experiencing a whole host of other issues, such as depression, borderline personality disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and anxiety to name just a few. So, it’s extremely important that the individual seeks help in order to manage the condition as effectively as possible before things take a downward turn. If the individual in question is young, you could look into Teen multiple personality disorder treatment on their behalf.

Depression

Depression is a more commonly experienced mental illness. In fact, it’s estimated that around six percent of the population have experienced depression at some point or another. Individual experiences of depression range from mild to severe, but it’s important to remember that depression is so much more than simply feeling “down”. Symptoms tend to include feelings of hopelessness and persistent sadness. You may lack interest in things that used to keep you occupied and you may feel like crying regularly. There can also be physical symptoms, such as tiredness, a lack of appetite, and a lack of sex drive. Mild symptoms may be manageable, but severe depression can lead to suicidal thoughts and tendencies. So, it’s important to seek help, even if you are experiencing mild symptoms. Treatment tends to include medication or therapy. But your doctor will be able to work alongside you to work out what will be best for you.

These are just two of many conditions that can affect almost anybody at pretty much any given time. So, bear them in mind.